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Holm is a toponymic term derived from Old Norse holmr, meaning a small island or islet, particularly in a sea, lake, or river. The cognate forms holm or holms appear in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish place names, and have also become common in English-language toponyms. In geographic usage, a holm is a dry landmass that is isolated by water at high tide or by a river channel; in many cases, it denotes an islet rather than a large island.

As a surname, Holm is common in the Nordic countries and among descendants of Nordic communities. It is also used as a place-name element in several Western European locations. Notable people with the surname include Stefan Holm, a Swedish high jumper.